Hill+Knowlton Strategies strengthens senior team in Singapore

30 October, 2012

SINGAPORE – Hill+Knowlton Strategies Singapore announced the appointment of Julia Lai as Director today. Julia will be responsible for new business growth focusing on the healthcare, government and lifestyle sectors, and will report directly to Baey Yam Keng, managing director of H+K Strategies Singapore.

Julia brings to H+K Strategies more than 15 years of communications experience in both government and corporate sectors, and she has also held senior positions in a number of international public relations agencies including Waggener Edstrom, Baldwin Boyle Shand and Lewis PR. She has led corporate, consumer and healthcare practices, ran regional public relations campaigns for blue chip clients, provided senior and strategic counsel to clients in stakeholder communications, risk management and crisis communications, corporate responsibility initiatives and media relations.

“Julia is a highly experienced addition to the senior team at H+K Strategies Singapore. Her wealth of experience in building strong client relationships and implementing effective communications campaigns are extremely invaluable in her new role. I strongly believe that she has the passion and knowledge to contribute to H+K Strategies’ growth in Singapore, both in terms of business development and in building and mentoring our team,” said Baey Yam Keng, managing director, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Singapore.

About Hill+Knowlton StrategiesHill+Knowlton Strategies, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is headquartered in New York, with 83 offices in 46 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of the world's largest communications services groups.